Psychiatric Nursing Practicum
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Course Introduction
The Psychiatric Nursing Practicum provides students with supervised clinical experience in mental health settings, enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for individuals with psychiatric and behavioral health disorders. Through direct patient interactions, students develop competency in therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration, while fostering empathy, cultural sensitivity, and ethical decision-making. The practicum emphasizes evidence-based practice, safety, and holistic care, preparing students to support the mental health needs of diverse populations across the lifespan.
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Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 2nd Edition by Elizabeth M. Varcarolis
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Chapter 1: Practicing the Science and Art of Psychiatric Nursing
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Q1) A patient who immigrated to the United States from Honduras was diagnosed with schizophrenia.The patient took an antipsychotic medication for 3 weeks but showed no improvement.Which resource should the treatment team consult for information on more effective medications for this patient?
A)Clinical algorithm
B)Clinical pathway
C)Clinical practice guideline
D)International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD)
Answer: A
Q2) Which outcome,focused on recovery,would be expected in the plan of care for a patient living in the community with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months,the patient will:
A)deny suicidal ideation.
B)report a sense of well-being.
C)take medications as prescribed.
D)attend clinic appointments on time.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Mental Health and Mental Illness
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Q1) A nurse at a behavioral health clinic sees an unfamiliar psychiatric diagnosis on a patient's insurance form.Which resource should the nurse consult to discern the criteria used to establish this diagnosis?
A)DSM-IV-TR
B)Nursing Diagnosis Manual
C)A psychiatric nursing textbook
D)A behavioral health reference manual
Answer: A
Q2) A psychiatric nurse addresses Axis I of the DSM-IV-TR as the focus of care but also considers the presence of other long-term,nonmedical disorders that may affect treatment.To which axis should the nurse refer for this information?
A)II
B)III
C)IV
D)V
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Theories and Therapies
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Q1) Operant conditioning will be used to encourage speech in a child who is nearly mute.Which technique would a nurse include in the treatment plan?
A)Ignore the child for using silence.
B)Have the child observe others talking.
C)Give the child a small treat for speaking.
D)Teach the child relaxation techniques,then coax speech.
Answer: C
Q2) A nurse uses Maslow's hierarchy of needs to plan care for a psychotic patient.Which problem will receive priority? The patient:
A)refuses to eat or bathe.
B)reports feelings of alienation from family.
C)is reluctant to participate in unit social activities.
D)needs to be taught about medication action and side effects.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Biological Basis for Understanding
Psychopharmacology
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Q1) A nurse administers a medication that potentiates the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).Which finding would be expected?
A)Reduced anxiety
B)Improved memory
C)More organized thinking
D)Fewer sensory perceptual alterations
Q2) A nurse can anticipate anticholinergic side effects will be likely when a patient is taking:
A)lithium (Lithobid)
B)buspirone (BuSpar)
C)risperidone (Risperdal)
D)fluphenazine (Prolixin)
Q3) A nurse should assess a patient taking a medication with anticholinergic properties for inhibited function of the:
A)parasympathetic nervous system
B)sympathetic nervous system
C)reticular activating system
D)medulla oblongata
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Chapter 5: Settings for Psychiatric Care
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Q1) A patient with schizophrenia has been stable in the community.Today,the spouse reports the patient is delusional and explosive.The patient says,"I'm willing to take my medicine,but I forgot to get my prescription refilled." Which outcome should the nurse add to the plan of care?
A)Nurse will obtain prescription refills every 90 days and deliver them to the patient.
B)Patient's spouse will mark dates for prescription refills on the family calendar.
C)Patient will report to the hospital for medication follow-up every week.
D)Patient will call the nurse weekly to discuss medication-related issues.
Q2) To provide comprehensive care to patients,which competency is more important for a nurse who works in a community mental health center than a psychiatric nurse who works in an inpatient unit?
A)Problem-solving skills
B)Calm external manner
C)Ability to cross service systems
D)Knowledge of psychopharmacology
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Chapter 6: Legal and Ethical Basis for Practice
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Q1) A patient being treated in an alcohol rehabilitation unit reveals to the nurse,"I feel terrible guilt for sexually abusing my 6-year-old child before I was admitted." Based on state and federal law,the best action for the nurse to take is to:
A)anonymously report the abuse by telephone to the local child abuse hotline.
B)reply,"I'm glad you feel comfortable talking to me about it."
C)respect nurse-patient relationship of confidentiality.
D)file a written report on the agency letterhead.
Q2) A nurse volunteers for a committee that must revise the hospital policies and procedures for suicide precautions.Which resources would provide the best guidance?
Select all that apply.
A)Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (fourth edition,text revision)(DSM-IV-TR)
B)State's nurse practice act
C)State and federal regulations that govern hospitals
D)Summary of common practices of several local hospitals
E)American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Practice
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Chapter 7: Nursing Process and Qsen: The Foundation for
Safe and Effective Care
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Q1) A nurse assesses a patient who reluctantly participates in activities,answers questions with minimal responses,and rarely makes eye contact.What information should be included when documenting the assessment? Select all that apply.
A)Uncooperative patient
B)Patient's subjective responses
C)Only data obtained from the patient's verbal responses
D)Description of the patient's behavior during the interview
E)Analysis of why the patient is unresponsive during the interview
Q2) The acronym QSEN refers to:
A)Qualitative Standardized Excellence in Nursing.
B)Quality and Safety Education for Nurses.
C)Quantitative Effectiveness in Nursing.
D)Quick Standards Essential for Nurses.
Q3) A nurse assessing a new patient asks,"What is meant by the saying,'You can't judge a book by its cover'?" Which aspect of cognition is the nurse assessing?
A)Mood
B)Attention
C)Orientation
D)Abstraction
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Chapter 8: Communication Skills: Medium for All Nursing Practice
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Q1) During the first interview with a parent whose child died in a car accident,the nurse feels empathic and reaches out to take the patient's hand.Select the correct analysis of the nurse's behavior.
A)It shows empathy and compassion.It will encourage the patient to continue to express feelings.
B)The gesture is premature.The patient's cultural and individual interpretation of touch is unknown.
C)The patient will perceive the gesture as intrusive and overstepping boundaries.
D)The action is inappropriate.Patients in a psychiatric setting should not be touched.
Q2) A Mexican-American patient puts a picture of the Virgin Mary on the bedside table.Under which section of the assessment should the nurse document this behavior?
A)Culture
B)Ethnicity
C)Verbal communication
D)Nonverbal communication
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Chapter 9: Therapeutic Relationships and the Clinical
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Q1) A new psychiatric nurse has a parent with bipolar disorder.This nurse angrily recalls embarrassing events concerning the parent's behavior in the community.Select the best ways for this nurse to cope with these feelings.Select all that apply.
A)Seek ways to use the understanding gained from childhood to help patients cope with their own illnesses.
B)Recognize that these feelings are unhealthy,and try to suppress them when working with patients.
C)Recognize that psychiatric nursing is not an appropriate career choice,and explore other nursing specialties.
D)Begin new patient relationships by saying,"My own parent had mental illness,so I accept it without stigma."
E)Recognize that the feelings may add sensitivity to the nurse's practice,but supervision is important.
Q2) Which behavior shows that a nurse values autonomy? The nurse:
A)sets limits on a patient's romantic overtures toward the nurse.
B)suggests one-on-one supervision for a patient who is suicidal.
C)informs a patient that the spouse will not be in during visiting hours.
D)discusses available alternatives and helps the patient weigh the consequences.
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Chapter 10: Stress and Stress-Related Disorders
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Q1) A nurse talks with the caregiver of a combat veteran with severe traumatic brain injuries.The caregiver says,"I don't know how much longer I can do it.My whole life is consumed with taking care of my partner." Select the nurse's best response.
A)"How are you taking care of yourself?"
B)"Let's review your partner's diagnostic results."
C)"I have some web-based programs for you to visit."
D)"Your partner is lucky to have someone so devoted."
Q2) A patient with liver failure has been on the transplant waiting list for 8 months.The patient says to the nurse,"Why is it taking so long to have the surgery? Maybe I'm meant to die for all the bad things I've done." The nurse should document the patient's comment in which section of the assessment?
A)Physical
B)Spiritual
C)Financial
D)Psychological
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Chapter 11: Anxiety, anxiety Disorders, and
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
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Q1) A patient tells the nurse,"I don't go to restaurants because people might laugh at the way I eat or I could spill food and be laughed at." The nurse assesses this behavior as consistent with:
A)Acrophobia
B)Agoraphobia
C)Social phobia
D)Posttraumatic stress disorder
Q2) A patient checks and rechecks electrical cords related to an obsessive thought that the house may burn down.The nurse and patient explore the likelihood of an actual fire.The patient states that a house fire is not likely.This counseling demonstrates the principles of:
A)Flooding
B)Desensitization
C)Relaxation technique
D)Cognitive restructuring
Q3) Which statement is mostly likely to be made by a patient with agoraphobia?
A)"Being afraid to go out seems ridiculous,but I can't go out the door."
B)"I'm sure I'll get over not wanting to leave home soon.It takes time."
C)"When I have a good incentive to go out,I can do it."
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D)"My family says they like it now that I stay home."
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Chapter 12: Somatoform Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
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Q1) A patient with predominant pain disorder says,"My pain is from an undiagnosed injury.I can't take care of myself.I need pain medicine six or seven times a day.I feel like a baby because my family has to help me so much." It is important for the nurse to assess:
A)Mood
B)Cognitive style
C)Secondary gains
D)Identity and memory
Q2) A patient has blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion)disorder but is unconcerned about this problem.Which understanding should guide the nurse's planning for this patient? The patient is:
A)suppressing accurate feelings regarding the problem.
B)relieving anxiety through the physical symptom.
C)meeting needs through hospitalization.
D)refusing to disclose genuine fears.
Q3) The causes of somatic system disorders may be related to:
A)faulty perceptions of body sensations.
B)traumatic childhood events.
C)culture-bound phenomena.
D)depressive equivalents.
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Chapter 13: Personality Disorders
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Q1) A nurse reports to the interdisciplinary team that a patient with an antisocial personality disorder lies to other patients,verbally abuses a patient with dementia,and flatters the primary nurse.This patient is detached and superficial during counseling sessions.Which behavior most clearly warrants limit setting?
A)Flattering the nurse
B)Lying to other patients
C)Verbal abuse of another patient
D)Detached superficiality during counseling
Q2) A patient tells a nurse,"I sometimes get into trouble because I make quick decisions and act on them." A therapeutic response would be:
A)"Let's consider the advantages of being able to stop and think before acting."
B)"It sounds as though you've developed some insight into your situation."
C)"I'll bet you have some interesting stories to share about overreacting."
D)"It's good that you're showing readiness for behavioral change."
Q3) For which behavior would limit setting be most essential? The patient:
A)clings to the nurse and asks for advice about inconsequential matters.
B)is flirtatious and provocative with staff members of the opposite sex.
C)is hypervigilant and refuses to attend unit activities.
D)urges a suspicious patient to hit anyone who stares.
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Chapter 14: Eating Disorders
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Q1) A patient has anorexia nervosa.The history shows the patient virtually stopped eating 5 months ago and has lost 25% of body weight.The serum potassium is 2.7 mg/dl.Which nursing diagnosis applies?
A)Adult failure to thrive,related to abuse of laxatives as evidenced by electrolyte imbalances and weight loss
B)Disturbed energy field,related to physical exertion in excess of energy produced through caloric intake as evidenced by weight loss and hyperkalemia
C)Ineffective health maintenance,related to self-induced vomiting as evidenced by swollen parotid glands and hyperkalemia
D)Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements,related to reduced oral intake as evidenced by loss of 25% of body weight and hypokalemia
Q2) Which assessment finding for a patient with an eating disorder meets a criterion for hospitalization?
A)Urine output: 40 ml/hr
B)Pulse rate: 58 beats/min
C)Serum potassium: 3.4 mEq/L
D)Systolic blood pressure: 62 mm Hg
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Chapter 15: Mood Disorders: Depression
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Q1) A woman gave birth to a healthy newborn 1 month ago.The patient now reports she cannot cope and is unable to sleep or eat.She says,"I feel like a failure.I can't take care of my baby.This baby is the root of my problems." The priority nursing diagnosis is:
A)Insomnia
B)Ineffective coping
C)Situational low self-esteem
D)Risk for other-directed violence
Q2) A patient says to the nurse,"My life doesn't have any happiness in it anymore.I once enjoyed holidays,but now they're just another day." How would the nurse document the complaint?
A)Dysthymia
B)Anhedonia
C)Euphoria
D)Anergia
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Chapter 16: Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
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Q1) A patient with bipolar disorder was hospitalized 7 days earlier and has been taking lithium 600 mg three times daily.Staff members observe increased agitation,pressured speech,poor personal hygiene,hyperactivity,and bizarre clothing.What is the nurse's best intervention?
A)Educate the patient about the proper ways to perform personal hygiene and coordinate clothing.
B)Continue to monitor and document the patient's speech patterns and motor activity.
C)Ask the health care provider to prescribe an increased dose and frequency of lithium.
D)Consider the need to check the lithium level.The patient may not be swallowing medications.
Q2) A patient with bipolar disorder,who is being treated on an outpatient basis,takes lithium carbonate 300 mg three times daily.The patient complains of nausea.To reduce the nausea,the nurse can suggest that the lithium be taken with:
A)meals
B)an antacid
C)an antiemetic medication
D)a large glass of juice
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Chapter 17: Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
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Q1) A patient's care plan includes monitoring for auditory hallucinations.Which assessment findings suggest the patient may be hallucinating?
A)Aloofness,haughtiness,suspicion
B)Darting eyes,tilted head,mumbling to self
C)Elevated mood,hyperactivity,distractibility
D)Performing rituals,avoiding open places
Q2) A health care provider considers which antipsychotic medication to prescribe for a patient with schizophrenia who has auditory hallucinations and poor social functioning.The patient is also overweight and has hypertension.Which drug should the nurse advocate?
A)clozapine (Clozaril)
B)ziprasidone (Geodon)
C)olanzapine (Zyprexa)
D)aripiprazole (Abilify)
Q3) Which symptoms are expected for a patient with disorganized schizophrenia?
A)Extremes of motor activity,from excitement to stupor
B)Social withdrawal and ineffective communication
C)Severe anxiety with ritualistic behavior
D)Highly suspicious,delusional behavior
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Chapter 18: Neurocognitive Disorders
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Q1) An older adult patient takes digoxin and hydrochlorothiazide daily,as well as lorazepam (Ativan)as needed for anxiety.Over 2 days,the patient developed confusion,slurred speech,an unsteady gait,and fluctuating levels of orientation.These findings are most characteristic of:
A)delirium
B)dementia
C)amnestic syndrome
D)Alzheimer's disease
Q2) Consider these problems: apolipoprotein E (apoE)malfunction,neuritic plaques,neurofibrillary tangles,granulovascular degeneration,and brain atrophy.Which condition corresponds to this group?
A)Alzheimer's disease
B)Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related dementia
C)Wernicke's encephalopathy
D)Central anticholinergic syndrome
Q3) What is the priority need for a patient with late-stage dementia?
A)Promotion of self-care activities
B)Meaningful verbal communication
C)Maintenance of nutrition and hydration
D)Prevention of the patient from wandering
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Chapter 19: Addictions and Compulsions
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Q1) A new patient in an alcoholism rehabilitation program says,"I'm just a social drinker.I usually have a drink or two at brunch,a few cocktails in the afternoon,wine at dinner,and a few drinks in the evening." Which response by the nurse will help the patient view the drinking more honestly?
A)"I see," and use interested silence.
B)"I think you may be drinking more than you report."
C)"Being a social drinker involves having a drink or two once or twice a week."
D)"You describe drinking steadily throughout the day and evening.Am I correct?"
Q2) Which statement most accurately describes substance dependence?
A)It is a lack of control over use.Tolerance and withdrawal symptoms occur when intake is reduced or stopped.
B)It occurs when psychoactive drug use interferes with the work of competing neurotransmitters.
C)Symptoms occur when two or more drugs that affect the central nervous system (CNS)have additive effects.
D)It involves taking a combination of substances to weaken or inhibit the effect of another drug.
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Chapter 20: Crisis and Mass Disaster
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Q1) An adult comes to the crisis clinic after being terminated from a job of 15 years.The patient says,"I don't know what to do.How can I get another job? Who will pay the bills? How will I feed my family?" Which nursing diagnosis applies?
A)Hopelessness
B)Powerlessness
C)Chronic low self-esteem
D)Disturbed thought processes
Q2) A nurse driving home after work comes upon a serious automobile accident.The driver gets out of the car with no apparent physical injuries.Which assessment findings would be expected from the driver immediately after this event? Select all that apply.
A)Difficulty using a cell phone
B)Long-term memory losses
C)Fecal incontinence
D)Rapid speech
E)Trembling
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Chapter 21: Child, Partner, and Elder Violence
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Q1) An older adult with Alzheimer's disease lives with family.During the week,the person attends a day care center while the family is at work.In the evenings,members of the family provide care.Which factor makes this patient most vulnerable to abuse?
A)Dementia
B)Living in a rural area
C)Being part of a busy family
D)Being home only in the evening
Q2) An older adult with Alzheimer disease lives with family.After observing multiple bruises,the home health nurse talks with the older adult's daughter,who becomes defensive and says,"My mother often wanders at night.Last night she fell down the stairs." Which nursing diagnosis has priority?
A)Risk for injury,related to poor judgment,cognitive impairment,and lack of caregiver supervision
B)Noncompliance,related to confusion and disorientation as evidenced by lack of cooperation
C)Impaired verbal communication,related to brain impairment as evidenced by the confusion
D)Insomnia,related to cognitive impairment as evidenced by wandering at night
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Chapter 22: Sexual Violence
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Q1) The nurse cares for a victim of a violent sexual assault.What is the most therapeutic intervention?
A)Use accepting,nurturing,and empathetic communication techniques.
B)Educate the victim about strategies to avoid attacks in the future.
C)Discourage the expression of feelings until the victim stabilizes.
D)Maintain a matter-of-fact manner and objectivity.
Q2) A person was abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant.Which interventions should the nurse use while caring for this person in the emergency department? Select all that apply.
A)Allow the patient to talk at a comfortable pace.
B)Pose questions in nonjudgmental,empathic ways.
C)Place the patient in a private room with a caregiver.
D)Reassure the patient that a family member will arrive as soon as possible.
E)Invite family members to the examination room and involve them in taking the history.
F)Put an arm around the patient to offer reassurance that the nurse is caring and compassionate.
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Chapter 23: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior
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Q1) A college student failed two examinations.The student cried for hours and then tried to call a parent but got no answer.The student then suspended access to his social networking web site.Which suicide risk factors are present? Select all that apply.
A)History of earlier suicide attempt
B)Co-occurring medical illness
C)Recent stressful life event
D)Self-imposed isolation
E)Shame or humiliation
Q2) Which statement provides the best rationale for why a nurse should closely monitor a severely depressed patient during antidepressant medication therapy?
A)As depression lifts,physical energy becomes available to carry out suicide.
B)Suicide may be precipitated by a variety of internal and external events.
C)Suicidal patients have difficulty using social supports.
D)Suicide is an impulsive act.
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Chapter 24: Anger, Aggression, and Violence
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Q1) A patient with pneumonia has been hospitalized for 4 days.Family members describe the patient as "a difficult person who finds fault with others." The patient verbally abuses nurses for their poor care.The most likely explanation lies in:
A)poor childrearing that did not teach respect for others.
B)automatic thinking,leading to cognitive distortion.
C)personality style that externalizes problems.
D)delusions that others wish to deliver harm
Q2) Which scenario predicts the highest risk for directing violent behavior toward others?
A)Major depression with delusions of worthlessness
B)Obsessive-compulsive disorder;performing many rituals
C)Paranoid delusions of being followed by alien monsters
D)Completing alcohol withdrawal and beginning a rehabilitation program
Q3) Information from a patient's record that indicates marginal coping skills and the need for careful assessment of the risk for violence is a history of:
A)childhood trauma.
B)family involvement.
C)academic problems.
D)chemical dependence.
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Chapter 25: Care for the Dying and Those Who Grieve
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Q1) Shortly after a man's wife dies,the man approaches the nurse who cared for his wife during the final hours of life and says angrily,"If you had given her your undivided attention,she would still be alive." Which analysis applies?
A)The comment summarizes the nurse's inadequacies.
B)Anger is a phenomenon experienced during grieving.
C)The patient had ambivalent feelings about his spouse.
D)In some cultures,grief is expressed solely through anger.
Q2) A person whose spouse died 2 years earlier tells friends,"I think I'll begin to go out socially,maybe even take someone to dinner." This comment best demonstrates that the individual is:
A)denying the significance of the loss.
B)in a period of resolution of grief.
C)actively working through grief.
D)experiencing intrusion.
Q3) The mourning process is more difficult when the bereaved:
A)was relatively independent of the deceased.
B)has experienced a number of previous losses.
C)accepts that death is expected for older adults.
D)had few unresolved conflicts with the deceased.
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Chapter 26: Children and Adolescents
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Q1) An adolescent acts out in disruptive ways.When this adolescent threatens to throw a pool ball at another adolescent,which comment by the nurse would set limits?
A)"Attention,everyone.We are all going to the craft room."
B)"You will be taken to seclusion if you throw that ball."
C)"Do not throw the ball.Put it back on the pool table."
D)"Please do not lose control of your emotions."
Q2) A 16-year-old adolescent with a conduct disorder (CD)has been in a residential program for 3 months.Which outcome should occur before discharge?
A)The teen and parents create and consent to a behavioral contract with rules,rewards,and consequences.
B)The teen completes an application to enter a military academy for continued structure and discipline.
C)The teen is temporarily placed with a foster family until the parents complete a parenting skills class.
D)The teen has an absence of anger and frustration for 1 week.
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Chapter 27: Adults
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Q1) Before working with patients regarding sexual concerns,a prerequisite for providing nonjudgmental care is:
A)sympathy
B)assertiveness training
C)sexual self-awareness
D)effective communication
Q2) A nurse prepares for an initial interview with a patient with suspected adult ADHD.Questions should be focused to elicit information about which problem?
A)Headaches
B)Inattention
C)Sexual impulses
D)Trichotillomania
Q3) A person with serious and persistent mental illness enters a shelter for the homeless.Which intervention should be the nurse's initial priority?
A)Develop a relationship
B)Find supported employment
C)Administer prescribed medication
D)Teach appropriate health care practices
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Chapter 28: Older Adults
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Q1) A nurse wants to perform a preliminary assessment for suicidal ideation in an older adult patient.Which question would obtain the desired data?
A)"What thoughts do you have about a person's right to take his or her own life?"
B)"If you felt suicidal,would you communicate your feelings to anyone?"
C)"Do you have any risk factors that potentially contribute to suicide?"
D)"Do you think you are vulnerable to developing a depressed mood?"
Q2) The highest priority for assessment by nurses caring for older adults who self-administer medications is:
A)use of multiple drugs with anticholinergic effects
B)overuse of medications for erectile dysfunction
C)misuse of antihypertensive medications
D)trading medications with acquaintances
Q3) An SSRI is prescribed for an older adult patient with depression.Nursing assessment should include careful collection of information regarding:
A)use of other prescribed medications and over-the-counter products.
B)evidence of pseudoparkinsonism or tardive dyskinesia.
C)history of psoriasis and any other skin disorders.
D)history of diarrhea and electrolyte imbalances.
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